Lipoxygenase-catalyzed polymerization of phenolic lipids suggests a new mechanism for allergic contact dermatitis induced by urushiol and its analogs.
D002384:Catalysis; D002396:Catechols / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000201:enzymology / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism*; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000737:chemistry; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D008055:Lipids / Q000737:chemistry; D008084:Lipoxygenase / Q000378:metabolism*; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D008970:Molecular Weight; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D009195:Peroxidase / Q000378:metabolism; D010636:Phenols / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism*; D012995:Solubility; D013025:Glycine max / Q000201:enzymology
D002396:Catechols; D008055:Lipids; D010636:Phenols; C003747:urushiol; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide; D009195:Peroxidase; D008084:Lipoxygenase